Best Vets in Essex

Tarivets describes itself as an independent veterinary practice in Brentwood offering first-opinion small animal care alongside referral services in ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery and dermatology, with an exotics department for both first-opinion and referral cases. Recent reviews continue to highlight fast access for urgent problems, clear communication during treatment, and calm handling of anxious pets. Owners also mention separate waiting spaces for different animals and positive experiences across cats, dogs, birds and reptiles.

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• •Reviews frequently mention radiotherapy for cancer cases, including treatment for nasal tumours, bladder cancer, and lymphoma-related care. - Chemotherapy is also regularly referenced, with one owner describing support from first consultation through to a pet’s last chemo. - Owners describe both outpatient-style treatment courses and longer treatment periods involving repeated visits or hospital stays.

• •Several reviewers praise the whole team, describing the vets, nurses and reception staff as fabulous, amazing, respectful and gentle. - A recurring theme is how comfortable pets seem at the practice, including one dog that reportedly “runs into the building” and is fussed over by staff. - Communication is a clear strength in the feedback, with Pauline singled out for explaining a dog’s surgery and recovery well, and one owner saying help is available by phone too.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with many owners describing the team as kind, caring, efficient, and easy to deal with. - Reception staff are a repeated strength in reviews, and first-time visitors mention a welcoming atmosphere and useful advice during routine checks. - Urgent access is a clear theme: owners mention being fitted in quickly, including one case seen within 20 minutes and another where the practice moved swiftly after a puppy was bitten by another dog.

• •Recent reviewers often describe the staff and vets as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with positive comments coming from both long-term clients and newer customers. - Cat owners mention attentive care during check-ups and spaying, and one review highlights a fast response to a cat abscess with a practical treatment plan. - A particularly strong theme is compassionate support around bereavement, including contacting an owner after a cat was identified by microchip, allowing them to say goodbye, and sending a sympathy card.

• •Recent feedback is largely positive about the clinic’s manner and service, with repeated mentions of professionalism, kindness, compassion and thoughtful handling of pets and owners. - Routine appointments come across as efficient and well organised, with owners mentioning prompt appointments for boosters and immunisations, pets being examined before treatment, and being seen on time. - Several reviews give concrete examples of practical care, including support for an arthritic older dog, advice on flea and worm treatment, help with a very nervous rescue dog, and respectful end-of-life care for a cat.

• •Recent positive feedback focuses on attentive clinical care, including a cat treated after being hit by a car, with Walter and the nursing team credited with exceptional care. - Dental treatment is another strong theme, with one owner describing multiple tooth extractions, thorough checks, and very good follow-up communication. - End-of-life support is described as kind and respectful, with owners saying they were not rushed and were given time and space.

Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd is a long-established veterinary group in Bishops Stortford and is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice states that it offers 24-hour emergency care across six surgeries, along with a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Recent feedback highlights friendly, supportive care, clear explanations, and a good approach with nervous pets, alongside some mixed comments about cost.